Slated for Summer 2024, Gnomon is moving to a brand-new, modern campus in North Hollywood. Our exceptional new home boasts a wide range of upgraded amenities tailored to enhance the experience for students, staff, and faculty while preserving the essence of what makes Gnomon truly unique.
The new campus is conveniently situated north of the junction of the 101 freeway and 170, providing easy access for students and faculty throughout the L.A. region, including commuters from neighboring Burbank and Glendale. North Hollywood offers easy access to various transportation options, including the Burbank Airport which is less than 4 miles away, and the Metro Red Line. Major freeways are easily accessible from North Hollywood, providing quick access to other major areas and neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
Explore a diverse range of 15 food and drink options right on site. Just steps away from Gnomon's doors, you'll find popular choices like Starbucks, Jersey Mike's, The Stand, Urbane Café, Robeks, MOD pizza, and more.
Experience the convenience of having a multi-screen Regal Cinema theater right next door. From movie nights to private screenings, students will be able to unwind after class and catch up on the latest films. Featuring 4DX, RealD 3D, and reserved seating.
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Find everything you need at our new campus location. With a Trader Joe's, LA Fitness gym, a variety of shopping retailers, and even an on-site urgent care facility, student life at Gnomon is made easier than ever.
45,000 Sq Ft Campus
3,000 Sq Ft Outdoor Patio Space
10,000 Sq Ft Larger than the Current Campus
3 Stories, Accessible by Elevator
10+ On Site Retail Shops & Services
15+ On Site Food & Drink Establishments
7.8 Miles from the Current Campus
3.8 Miles from the Nearest Airport
Alex Alvarez - Founder | President
North Hollywood is a central location of the entertainment industry, surrounded by major studios like DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, and Disney Animation.
The new campus location in North Hollywood will continue to offer the same strategic positioning and geographic benefits as the current campus, allowing students to immerse themselves in the heart of the industry and gain hands-on experience from top artists in the field.
Our cutting-edge classrooms will continue to foster creativity and learning by reflecting real production studio environments. The entire new campus layout and floorplan has been designed by Gnomon Founder Alex Alvarez, who is now developing the interior design and architectural visualization in Maya and Unreal.
The process began by scanning our current campus and all of the unique items, labs, and furniture that signifies the Gnomon aesthetic. These scans were then optimized and arranged into the new floor plan, while altogether new areas are designed from scratch in 3D. Myriad renders of the campus become the blueprint for contractors, engineers, and electricians to follow. Construction is underway as a 45,000 sqft empty shell gets transformed into Gnomon's new home.
Gnomon will move to the new campus in NoHo West in Summer of 2024.
Gnomon is moving to a new campus to better support its students, staff, and faculty. The new campus will feature upgraded amenities and a larger indoor and outdoor space for students to study and socialize. Additionally, the new campus will offer a wide range of benefits currently unavailable at Gnomon’s original location including more than a dozen dining and drink options, a grocery store, a movie theater, and multiple shopping outlets, all conveniently located on-site.
The new campus will be located at:
6150 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91606
(NoHo West https://nohowest.com)
North Hollywood offers an ideal location for students studying visual effects, game art, and animation due to its proximity to major film and game studios such as DreamWorks, Disney, Insomniac, and many more. This provides students with the same strategic positioning and geographic benefits as the current campus, if not greater.
Additionally, North Hollywood's cultural diversity, affordability, and easy accessibility to transportation options including the Burbank Airport and Metro Red Line, make it an appealing and convenient place to live.
NoHo West is an all-new Community Plaza that Gnomon painstakingly chose for our new home. This vibrant community offers expanded restaurants and retail around a large open-air plaza, new residences, and abundant public open spaces. The main street offers a mix of regional retailers, restaurants and cafes, a specialty market, and a cinema. NoHo West's mix of uses will create a unique opportunity to learn, live, work, and shop in a walkable and exciting setting.
The interior look and feel of the new campus will very closely mimic that of the current campus. Gnomon is working to ensure our classrooms, lobby, library, store, gallery, and common spaces will match our established aesthetic, utilizing the same furniture, set pieces, and artwork found on the current campus.
Exterior spaces will be entirely different, with an abundance of outdoor space and amenities for students including enclosed outdoor seating, restaurants, escalator and elevator access, parks, and more.
The usable indoor square footage of the campus is 42,323, which is approximately 10,000 sq ft larger than the current campus.
The new campus will feature a 1400 sq ft library, a 1000 sq ft gallery space, and a 1,920 sq ft student lounge that includes an equipped kitchen, vending area, and eating space.
The outdoor patio space is 3,200 square feet, split between employees and students at 1,440 and 1,760 square feet, respectively.
Yes, the Gnomon Store will carry art supplies, books and Gnomon apparel.
Yes, there is a multi-level underground staff and student parking located directly under the campus.
Yes. The new campus is highly accessible, featuring multiple elevators that provide easy access to the building’s exterior and interior spaces.
There are currently 15 food and drink options available on-site, with more expected. Current options that are only steps away from Gnomon’s doors include Starbucks, Jersey Mikes, The Stand, Urbane Café, Robeks, and more.
Along with numerous food and drink options, NoHo West is home to a Trader Joe's, a Regal Cinema theater, an LA Fitness gym, and several other shopping retailers. Directly outside Gnomon’s doors, students will have access to ample patio and outdoor seating, a Carbon Health urgent care center, a dog park, and more. Please see the NoHo West website at https://nohowest.com/
Although Gnomon does not directly handle housing matters, we provide support to our students by connecting them with vendors who specialize in housing and offer a wide range of related items. Gnomon has an established relationship with Kapi Residences which provides students with off-campus, furnished student apartments near campus. For more information on housing, or for housing assistance, please visit https://kapihousing.com/gnomon/
The new campus will have 24-hour security personnel and a comprehensive security system to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff.
Yes. Gnomon is in the early stages of planning the installation of keycard access for increased campus safety. More information on keycards will be available in the coming months.
We do not anticipate changes to the faculty as a result of the move. We are hopeful the new location will provide even easier access for faculty members commuting from nearby studios such as DreamWorks, Disney, Insomniac, and many more.
Yes, our new campus will continue to offer the same class schedules and program offerings as our current campus. Our programs and schedules are designed to provide you with the best possible education in the fields of digital entertainment and visual effects. You can expect the same high-quality instruction, curriculum, and training that you've come to expect from Gnomon.
Yes, the new campus will provide the same industry connections and opportunities as our current campus. Our reputation and relationships within the entertainment industry have been built over many years, and we will continue to provide our students with access to industry professionals and job opportunities.
Yes, the new campus is located near several public transportation options, including the Metro Red and Orange Lines. The Metro Red Line has a station located just a few blocks away from the new campus, making it easy for students to take public transportation. For more information please visit https://www.metro.net/riding/guide/b-line/
The current campus will be vacated. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition to the new campus and providing our students with the best possible education and resources at both locations.
Current students who will still be enrolled at Gnomon beyond the Summer 2024 term will have the unique opportunity of attending both Gnomon campuses during their studies, experiencing both the history and future of Gnomon.
We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition to the new campus and providing our students with the best possible education and resources at both locations.
Only if you choose to. Gnomon's new campus is located within 8 miles of the current campus, making it easily accessible for those currently based in Hollywood. Students have the choice to relocate closer to the new campus for added convenience.
This announcement was timed with careful consideration of those who may have signed one-year apartment leases for residences near the current campus. As the campus move is scheduled for the Summer of 2024, students currently on a residential lease, who will be enrolled during the Summer Term of 2024, should have adequate time to fulfill their commitment to their current lease prior to seeking a new residence closer to NoHo West, if they choose.
Gnomon has established a relationship with Kapi Residences to provide students with off-campus, furnished student apartments just minutes from campus. For more information on housing, or for housing assistance, please visit https://kapihousing.com/gnomon/
The new campus is conveniently situated north of the junction of the 101 freeway and 170, providing easy access for students and faculty throughout the L.A. region, including commuters from neighboring Burbank and Glendale.
The campus is also easily accessible by the Metro B (Red) Line and the Metro G (Orange) Line. The Metro G (Orange) Line is one of two Metro Liner bus routes that has dedicated lanes on the freeways and surface streets. For your best route or more info, check the Metro Trip Planner or call 323-GoMetro (323.446.3876).
Gnomon is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to the new campus and providing our students with the best possible education and resources before, during and after the move.
We believe that Gnomon’s new campus will provide a significant upgrade with regards to accessibility, safety and security, and the wide range of amenities for students to enjoy.
While Gnomon’s facilities will be constructed over the coming months, we do not currently have an estimated timeline for when the new campus will be ready for public viewing.
The NoHo West shopping mall is currently open to the public, and we encourage you to visit and explore the location and its many amenities.
Current students can reach out to Student Affairs for any questions regarding the move or for information specific to their situation.
Students who enroll prior to the campus move will have the unique opportunity of attending both Gnomon campuses during their studies, experiencing both the history and future of Gnomon.
As we hope to carry out the bulk of the physical move over break, we do not anticipate that students will experience any disruption to their studies. Gnomon is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to the new campus and providing our students with the best possible education and resources at both locations.
While Gnomon’s facilities will be constructed over the coming months, we do not currently have an estimated timeline for when the new campus will be ready for public viewing.
The NoHo West shopping mall is currently open to the public, and we encourage you to visit and explore the location and its many amenities.
Incoming students can contact Admissions for information specific to their situation.
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